New York: Massive fire breaks out in residency apartment; One person died on the spot; 17 people injured
One person died and 17 others were seriously injured in a massive fire that broke out in an apartment building in New York City on Friday. All the injured have been admitted to the hospital, out of which the condition of five people is said to be critical. At present, the police have registered a case in this matter and are investigating the cause of the fire.
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A massive fire broke out in an apartment building in New York City on Friday. According to the police, one person died and 17 were injured in this accident.
One person died during treatment
Twelve people were admitted to nearby hospitals, four of whom were in critical condition, officials said at a press conference. "One person was found in critical condition at the scene, but later died at the hospital," Fire Department First Deputy Commissioner Joseph Pfeiffer said.
People trapped due to smoke and fire
New York City fire officials responded shortly after 2 p.m. Pfeiffer said the fire broke out on the third floor of a six-story residential building at 2 St. Nicholas Place in Harlem, sending flames and heavy smoke into the hallway and leaving residents above unable to escape.
The team rescued the injured
As soon as information about the incident was received, the team reached the spot. Department chief John Hodgens said that people were also trapped on the fifth floor and some were trying to save their lives by jumping from windows. To save them, three firefighters were lowered from the roof with the help of a rope.
The cause of the fire is being investigated
According to news agency AP, the officer said that the injured were rescued in time, but the condition of some of them is very serious. Everyone is undergoing treatment in the hospital. Also, the reasons behind the fire are being investigated.
